Starting and Exiting PowerPoint

1. When you start PowerPoint, you will see the window that looks like this:

This is the starting point for beginning new presentations in PowerPoint and for editing existing presentations. Each of the buttons displayed in this window will be explained in this guide along with the other multitude of options and HELPs that exist. Learning and using the appropriate buttons will save you considerable time and effort and make using PowerPoint much more fun.

2. This screen displays the main work area for creating and editing presentations. Within it is also displayed the New Presentation window with the Open Existing Presentation option. This screen is only displayed on the initial startup of the program. Upon startup you are presented the option to begin a new presentation or open an existing one for further editing.

PowerPoint also provides new users a Tip of the Day feature which displays a new helpful hint each time you start PowerPoint. (To disable this feature see Section 5 - Powerpoint Help.) Once you have made your selection at this point, the next time you desire to begin a New Presentation you will see only the New Presentation screen. To open an existing presentation later on, use the Open File button directly below the File menu on the Menu bar.

Introduction

Starting and Exiting Powerpoint

Creating a New Presentation

Working Within a Powerpoint Presentation

Viewing a Powerpoint Presentation

Powerpoint Help

Standard Windows Operating Examples